Ordered the Pho Bo- Noodles are not traditional and it breaks. The grass fed beef tastes like frozen beef that was cooked- texture is not good. Soup is oily. Bean sprouts are not available here as well. $23 for this meal is not worth at all :/
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Abby Mathews
Really great noodles and high quality ingredients.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patrick Horvath
An excellent meal, every single time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Faul
They charge $21 for a bowl of noodles which are not the traditional Michelli rice noodles, nor enough to be considered a meal, but on top of this they had 18% gratuity automatically and with tax that’s $28 for a small bowl with a few pieces of chicken and hardly any noodles.
I don’t know what happened to this place I used to eat here frequently but it’s no longer what it was since the last time .
If you want noodles go to Chinatown or Koreatown and on this street head over to Dune , the Cuban restaurant, or the French eatery down the block
Tanya Sarkissian Kilbane
This place was delicious and such good quality!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natasha
Wow this food was so good. Got the spicy soup and it hit and was so flavorful! I can't wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
giles dunning
One of the bash experience I’ve had me and my son have been going here since she was sick. The main guy is super kind and nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karl Svensson
The turmeric fish noodle blew my mind. Absolutely delicious food. I adored everything I ate. The space feels a bit empty but the food distracts the mind in a lovely way. Crispy vegetable rolls, amazing. Highly recommend it!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish, Turmeric Fish Noodle
Johanness “Jø” Nilsson
Viet Noodle Bar in Glendale is more than just a restaurant; it’s a staple, an institution, a place that has quietly but consistently delivered some of the best Vietnamese food in the area for years. It’s not about flash or trends—just solid, comforting bowls of noodles, fragrant broths, and fresh ingredients that keep locals coming back.
The atmosphere is unpretentious and welcoming, the kind of place where regulars nod at each other over steaming bowls of phở or turmeric-laced bánh mì chao. Service is straightforward and efficient, with no unnecessary frills—just good food brought out quickly and done right. The menu is focused but refined, emphasizing quality over quantity. Their signature dishes, particularly the noodle soups and rice bowls, showcase a balance of flavors that feel both traditional and refreshingly light.
Despite Glendale’s ever-evolving dining scene, Viet Noodle Bar has held its own, serving as a dependable go-to for those who want a satisfying meal without the fuss. It’s the kind of place that doesn’t need hype—it just exists, quietly excelling, and that’s what makes it essential.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turmeric Fish Noodle
Ariella Sosis
The food is excellent but they have an 18% dine in fee on top of their already expensive menu. So yes, a bowl of pho is 30 dollars which is insane since there’s not a ton of service and the restaurant looks a bit run down / not aesthetically good. I asked him to remove the mandatory service charge and he said if he did, he would have to pay it out of his own pocket which is wild. Idk it’s kinda strange, but the soup was really delicious.
If you don’t like thick noodles this place is not for you. Also they do not have sprout, jalapeño , lime as side for your soup. And charge 18% automatically without the need of tipping. I think of as reasonable but not to my liking.
Overall, the food is great. It tastes good, the amount of food I get is enough. But I really don’t like thick noodles.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ginger Nolan
Have been eating here for five years. Turmeric fish with turmeric rice is fantastic. Everything else we've tried is really good too--chicken meatballs, sesame beef, tofu noodles.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turmeric Fish Noodle, Sesame Beef
Ordered the Pho Bo- Noodles are not traditional and it breaks. The grass fed beef tastes like frozen beef that was cooked- texture is not good. Soup is oily. Bean sprouts are not available here as well. $23 for this meal is not worth at all :/
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Really great noodles and high quality ingredients.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An excellent meal, every single time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They charge $21 for a bowl of noodles which are not the traditional Michelli rice noodles, nor enough to be considered a meal, but on top of this they had 18% gratuity automatically and with tax that’s $28 for a small bowl with a few pieces of chicken and hardly any noodles.
I don’t know what happened to this place I used to eat here frequently but it’s no longer what it was since the last time .
If you want noodles go to Chinatown or Koreatown and on this street head over to Dune , the Cuban restaurant, or the French eatery down the block
This place was delicious and such good quality!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow this food was so good. Got the spicy soup and it hit and was so flavorful! I can't wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the bash experience I’ve had me and my son have been going here since she was sick. The main guy is super kind and nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The turmeric fish noodle blew my mind. Absolutely delicious food. I adored everything I ate. The space feels a bit empty but the food distracts the mind in a lovely way. Crispy vegetable rolls, amazing. Highly recommend it!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish, Turmeric Fish Noodle
Viet Noodle Bar in Glendale is more than just a restaurant; it’s a staple, an institution, a place that has quietly but consistently delivered some of the best Vietnamese food in the area for years. It’s not about flash or trends—just solid, comforting bowls of noodles, fragrant broths, and fresh ingredients that keep locals coming back.
The atmosphere is unpretentious and welcoming, the kind of place where regulars nod at each other over steaming bowls of phở or turmeric-laced bánh mì chao. Service is straightforward and efficient, with no unnecessary frills—just good food brought out quickly and done right. The menu is focused but refined, emphasizing quality over quantity. Their signature dishes, particularly the noodle soups and rice bowls, showcase a balance of flavors that feel both traditional and refreshingly light.
Despite Glendale’s ever-evolving dining scene, Viet Noodle Bar has held its own, serving as a dependable go-to for those who want a satisfying meal without the fuss. It’s the kind of place that doesn’t need hype—it just exists, quietly excelling, and that’s what makes it essential.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turmeric Fish Noodle
The food is excellent but they have an 18% dine in fee on top of their already expensive menu. So yes, a bowl of pho is 30 dollars which is insane since there’s not a ton of service and the restaurant looks a bit run down / not aesthetically good. I asked him to remove the mandatory service charge and he said if he did, he would have to pay it out of his own pocket which is wild. Idk it’s kinda strange, but the soup was really delicious.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
If you don’t like thick noodles this place is not for you. Also they do not have sprout, jalapeño
, lime as side for your soup. And charge 18% automatically without the need of tipping. I think of as reasonable but not to my liking.
Overall, the food is great. It tastes good, the amount of food I get is enough. But I really don’t like thick noodles.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Have been eating here for five years. Turmeric fish with turmeric rice is fantastic. Everything else we've tried is really good too--chicken meatballs, sesame beef, tofu noodles.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turmeric Fish Noodle, Sesame Beef
Fantastic food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jackfruit noodle is ??
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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